Last Updated: July 10, 2025
1. Introduction and Acceptance
Welcome to The Beach Directory (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website at https://thebeachdirectory.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use our Site.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Beach Directory regarding your use of the Site. Please read them carefully.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will always post the most current version on our Site and indicate the date of the last revision. Your continued use of the Site after we post modifications will constitute your acknowledgment and agreement to the modified Terms.
3. Account Registration
3.1 User Accounts
To access certain features of the Site, you may be required to register for an account. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update this information to maintain its accuracy. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account information, and you are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
3.2 Account Security
You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your password or account information.
4. User Conduct
When using our Site, you agree to:
4.1 Compliance with Laws
Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms.
4.2 Prohibited Activities
Not engage in any of the following:
- Using the Site for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
- Harassing, threatening, intimidating, or defaming any other user or third party
- Posting or transmitting any content that is obscene, pornographic, abusive, offensive, profane, or otherwise violates any law or right of any third party
- Attempting to interfere with, compromise, or damage the Site or its security
- Using any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site
- Impersonating any person or entity or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation
- Collecting or harvesting any personally identifiable information from other users of the Site
5. User Content
5.1 Beach Reviews and Comments
Our Site allows users to submit beach reviews, comments, photos, and other content (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform that User Content in connection with the Site and our business.
5.2 Content Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting it. We do not endorse any User Content or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein, and we expressly disclaim any and all liability in connection with User Content.
5.3 Content Removal
We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable for any reason, without prior notice.
6. Beach Listings
6.1 Accuracy of Information
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about beaches, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of beach information, including but not limited to descriptions, amenities, conditions, accessibility, and safety information.
6.2 User Reliance
You acknowledge that you rely on beach information at your own risk. Always check local advisories, warnings, regulations, and conditions before visiting any beach.
6.3 Third-Party Information
Some beach information may be provided by third parties or other users. We are not responsible for the accuracy of such information.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 Site Content
The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof), are owned by The Beach Directory, its licensors, or other providers and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
7.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
7.3 Restrictions
You must not:
- Modify copies of any materials from the Site
- Use any illustrations, photographs, or graphics separately from the accompanying text
- Delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
- Access or use for any commercial purposes any part of the Site or any services or materials available through the Site
8. DMCA Compliance
8.1 Copyright Infringement
If you believe that any User Content violates your copyright, please send us a notice of copyright infringement at the contact information provided below. It is our policy to terminate the user accounts of repeat infringers.
8.2 Required Information
Your notice must include:
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing
- Your contact information
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
9. Disclaimers
9.1 “AS IS” Basis
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
9.2 No Warranties
WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9.3 Site Operation
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVERS ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
9.4 Beach Information
WE DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF BEACH INFORMATION, INCLUDING SAFETY CONDITIONS, ACCESSIBILITY, OR AMENITIES.
10. Limitation of Liability
10.1 Exclusion of Damages
IN NO EVENT WILL WE, OUR AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
10.2 Maximum Liability
IF ANY LIABILITY IS FOUND, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
10.3 User Submissions
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY ACTIONS RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF ANY BEACH LISTED ON THE SITE OR YOUR INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER SITE USERS.
11. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Beach Directory, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.
12. Termination
12.1 Termination Right
We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
12.2 Effect of Termination
All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of [Your Jurisdiction] or the courts of the State of [Your State], and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
14. Waiver and Severability
14.1 Waiver
No waiver by us of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and The Beach Directory regarding the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.
16. Your Comments and Concerns
This website is operated by The Beach Directory.
All feedback, comments, requests for technical support, and other communications relating to the Site should be directed to:
The Beach Directory Email: support@thebeachdirectory.com Phone: [Your Phone Number] Address: [Your Business Address]